SHAPE-based bill passes in Texas

Links shared publicly online about this topic.

  • 1,948
    total visits

SHAPE-based bill passes in Texas

theheart.org

UPDATED // After a rocky ride in and out of the Texas legislature (twice) and most recently a perplexing pairing with bariatric surgery, the bill is now poised to become law September 1.

View full resource at theheart.org

Tags: Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Weight Loss Surgery, Thrombotic Event, Surgery

  • Share

Most Recently Shared on June 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm By:

theheartorg Shelley Wood

heartwire: Heart-attack prevention bill, mandating coverage for CAD screening, passes quietly in Texas http://bit.ly/Yns46

3 years ago...

In Michigan, A Long List of Bills Attacking Reproductive Freedom | RH Reality Check

rhrealitycheck.org — “Several conservative statesâ??such as Oklahoma and Texasâ??have repeatedly drawn attention for the proliferation of anti-choice laws proposed and passed by their legislatures in the past year. But as the GOPâ??s war on women continues to grow nationwide, legislatures even in states not traditionally considered to be extremely conservative are taking steps to severely restrict reproductive freedom.View full resource at rhrealitycheck.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm By:

rhrealitycheck RH Reality Check Support

Here's a comprehensive picture of the threat to reproductive rights. Check it out. http://t.co/heMRLlns #fem2 #p2 #prochoice

2 months ago...

U.S. Drug Policy Would Be Imposed Globally By New House Bill

huffingtonpost.com — “The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill yesterday that would make it a federal crime for U.S. residents to discuss or plan activities on foreign soil that, if carried out in the U.S., would violate the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) -- even if the planned activities are legal in the countries where they're carried out. The new law, sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) allows prosecutors to bring conspiracy charges against anyone who discusses, plans or adView full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on October 9, 2011 at 6:13 am By:

docmarion Marion Ross PhD Doctor, CAM, Psychologist, and PhD

U.S. Drug Policy Would Be Imposed Globally By New House Bill http://t.co/UWZL3PTo via @huffingtonpost

7 months ago...

Texas Hospitals and Physicians Must Limit Elective Inductions | News

babies411.com — “Texas has just passed House Bill 1983 which requires hospitals and physicians to limit elective deliveries (including both inductions and cesarean sections) prior to 39 weeks gestation unless medically indicated. As of September 1, 2011, Texas Medicaid will no longer reimburse hospitals for elective deliveries occurring before 39 weeks which are not medically necessary and properly documented as such.View full resource at babies411.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2011 at 9:05 pm By:

DOULALORRAINE LORRAINE SHORMAN Doula

Texas Hospitals and Physicians Must Limit Elective Inductions | News http://t.co/IKQvZrl via @Babies411

8 months ago...

Texas Hospitals and Physicians Must Limit Elective Inductions | News

babies411.com — “Texas has just passed House Bill 1983 which requires hospitals and physicians to limit elective deliveries (including both inductions and cesarean sections) prior to 39 weeks gestation unless medically indicated. As of September 1, 2011, Texas Medicaid will no longer reimburse hospitals for elective deliveries occurring before 39 weeks which are not medically necessary and properly documented as such.View full resource at babies411.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2011 at 6:14 pm By:

Babies411 Diba Tillery, RN, BSN, IBCLC, CPST Nurse

House Bill 1983: Texas Hospitals and Physicians Must Limit Elective Inductions <39 Weeks http://t.co/xp5VvDO

8 months ago...

Texas to become largest state to defund Planned Parenthood, bars the group from receiving $37M

nydailynews.com — “Its majority-Republican Legislature passed a health care bill Monday that would bar the nation's largest abortion provider from receiving $37 millionView full resource at nydailynews.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on June 29, 2011 at 5:46 pm By:

Mom_Daughter Charlotjack Parenting Supporter

Texas to become largest state to defund Planned Parenthood, bars the group ...: BY Christine Roberts Texas is se... http://bit.ly/mHHJ9P

10 months ago...

Texas passes health program revamp; Oregon House acts to create better coordinated care

news-medical.net — “The Legislature approved and sent to the governor Monday a health care savings bill under which Texas could seek permission to redesign entirely the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and abortion-rights opponents scored several victories in the measure (Garrett, 6/27).View full resource at news-medical.net

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on June 29, 2011 at 9:39 am By:

Medicare_News News-Medical.Net Health News

Medicare News: Texas passes health program revamp; Oregon House acts to create better coordinated care: The Legi... http://bit.ly/klvR7Q

10 months ago...

Updated: House, Senate Pass Health Reform Bill — Health Reform and Texas | The Texas Tribune

texastribune.org — “The Texas Tribune has your Texas Health Resources news. Stay up to date on Texas Medicaid and Health Care Compact Alliance news. Statewide Texas News.View full resource at texastribune.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on June 27, 2011 at 6:46 pm By:

Texas poised to pass bills seeking wholesale change in Medicaid, Medicare | Texas Legislature News - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News

dallasnews.com — “Dallasnews.com is the official website for The Dallas Morning News newspaper. This page contains news about the Texas Legislature, Texas House, Texas Senate and more.View full resource at dallasnews.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2011 at 2:41 pm By:

texashospitals Texas Hospital Assn Hospital

From @RobertTGarrett: Texas poised to pass bills seeking wholesale change in Medicaid, Medicare. #txlege http://ht.ly/5d3jg

11 months ago...

ThinkProgress » Texas Passes ‘Emergency’ Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Before An Abortion

thinkprogress.org — “ThinkProgress » Texas Passes ‘Emergency’ Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Before An AbortionView full resource at thinkprogress.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2011 at 9:39 pm By:

Thinkbirth Carolyn Hastie Midwife

Texas Passes ‘Emergency’ Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Bef… http://t.co/zhLWJyS via @thinkprogress

12 months ago...

ThinkProgress » Texas Passes ‘Emergency’ Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Before An Abortion

thinkprogress.org — “ThinkProgress » Texas Passes ‘Emergency’ Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Before An AbortionView full resource at thinkprogress.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2011 at 3:34 am By:

DrHubaEvaluator George Huba, Ph.D. Psychologist, PhD, and Doctor

Texas Passes "Emergency" Anti-Abortion Bill Requiring Women To See Sonogram 24 Hours Before An... http://bit.ly/lBgWsL (via @news360app)

12 months ago...

Texas and Arizona Dog Owners Now Liable For Pet's Actions | The Dog Files

thedogfiles.com — “The states of Texas and Arizona just passed bills that hold dog owners responsible if their pet causes injury or death to others.View full resource at thedogfiles.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2011 at 4:30 am By:

StubbyDogs Laura Petrolino - Stubby Dog Pet Health Advocate

Texas and Arizona Dog Owners Now Liable For Pet’s Actions. http://bit.ly/lwMHdF via: The Dog Files

12 months ago...

Sonogram bill approved by Texas Senate » Abilene Reporter-News

reporternews.com — “The Texas Senate voted Monday to pass a bill that requires women to hear the description of a sonogram 24 hours before having an abortion.View full resource at reporternews.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2011 at 11:05 am By:

Mom_Daughter Charlotjack Parenting Supporter

Sonogram bill approved by Texas Senate: Rick Perry early in the legislative session, further frustrating organiz... http://bit.ly/im9mi8

1 year ago...

Texas Senate Passes Mandatory Ultrasound Bill | RH Reality Check

rhrealitycheck.org — “Texas is the latest state to make ultrasounds mandatory before all abortions.View full resource at rhrealitycheck.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2011 at 1:49 pm By:

Physician Employment Protections

texmed.org — “At the onset of the 82nd legislative session, more than 20 bills were asking lawmakers to lift Texas--™ ban against corporate practice of medicine. Both rural and urban hospital districts wanted the ability to employ physicians. With only weeks left of the session, TMA accomplished these two major feats:View full resource at texmed.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm By:

More doctors: Bill helps El Paso - El Paso Times

elpasotimes.com — “It makes good sense that both the Texas Senate and House have passed similarly worded bills to allow our county hospital to directly employ doctors and other health-care providers.View full resource at elpasotimes.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2011 at 1:40 pm By:

Advertisement